Job description
Summary: The Communications Manager Associate at Paahibu Space plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the organization’s strategic communications function. This position is central to amplifying Paahibu Space’s mission, ensuring consistent and compelling messaging across all platforms, and strengthening institutional credibility.
The ideal candidate will lead the development of communication strategies, oversee editorial quality, and translate complex programme outcomes into accessible stories for diverse audiences. With a focus on knowledge management, stakeholder engagement, and digital presence, this role supports the organization’s growth and impact within a dynamic, youth-led, mission-driven environment.
The Communications Manager Associate will work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across teams to ensure alignment between communications, programme delivery, and partnership objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of Paahibu Space’s annual communications strategy and plans.
- Define key narratives, messaging frameworks, and communication objectives aligned with organizational goals and strategic partnerships.
- Serve as the central point of coordination for all internal and external communications initiatives.
- Oversee the drafting, editing, and final approval of institutional communications materials, including reports, briefs, statements, partner updates, and learning products.
- Establish and enforce editorial standards, tone of voice, and messaging guidelines across all content.
- Translate programme outcomes, MERL data, and financial narratives into clear, compelling knowledge products such as impact summaries, case stories, and learning briefs.
- Prepare donor- and partner-facing communications, including updates, presentations, and institutional briefs.
- Support proposal and reporting processes with high-quality communications inputs.
- Provide strategic direction and review digital content for social media, website, video, and graphics in collaboration with the Digital Engagement Associate.
- Monitor communication performance metrics and use insights to optimize reach, engagement and impact.